In The News – Women’s history month: Incline Village Patrol Division Capt. Amelia Galicia on being a female leader
March 27, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune on 03/26/2024, Written by Brenna O’Boyle
In honor of March being Women’s History month, Tahoe Daily Tribune has chosen to spotlight Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Incline Village Patrol Division, Capt. Amelia Galicia. Here’s what Galicia said about being a female leader, her role models and mentors, and what advice she gives women following in her footsteps.
In your career, what signified success?
As a law enforcement professional and division captain, success can be described in many ways. The accolade of being promoted and becoming a leader within a police agency is often one of the most recognizable measures of success.
Attaining a promotion within my field requires an exceptional understanding of the law and the application of the law, intense preparation, determination, hard work, and putting yourself through a grueling testing process. The testing process is often enough to dissuade potential candidates from attempting. Individuals who step outside their comfort zone and do well achieve success.
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